The third Monday of January has been dedicated to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in commemoration his life work and achievements for civil rights for all people. In recognizing his…
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis of Thomaston, Ga., formerly of Madison, Fl., passed away on Wednesday, Jan.13 in Newnan, Ga. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16…
Julian “Lamar” Tuten
Julian “Lamar” Tuten, of Moseley Hall, Perry and Ocala, Fl., was born Feb. 3, 1937 and passed away Jan. 4 after suffering a stroke on New Year’s Day. He was preceded in…
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr.
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Tallahassee. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Walker Cemetery in Lamont, Fl. Family will…
Old hospital to become adult assisted living facility
After Madison County Memorial Hospital moved to its new location on 224 NW Crane Avenue on Aug. 1, 2014, the old hospital was sold to the Madison County School Board. Since the…
Madison County graduation rate decreases
Some good news on the education front: The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released information showing that graduation rates across the state reached a 12-year high in the just past year. Statewide,…
Greenville appoints new town manager
Although the agenda was short, with only three items up for discussion, the council members had much to talk about during the town council meeting of Greenville on Monday, Jan. 11. After…
County Commission holds four public hearings
The Madison County Commissioners gathered together at the Courthouse Annex on the chilly Wednesday, Jan. 13 morning at 9 a.m. There was much to be discussed at the meeting, with four public…
Florida Legislature tracker
The Florida House and Senate have been busy since the beginning of their sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Here are updates on several of the bills that may be made into law…
Madison Church of God to hold prayer breakfast
Come enjoy food, fellowship and great company at Madison Church of God! Madison Church of God is having a prayer breakfast on Friday, Jan. 29. Everyone is invited to attend and indulge…
Gospel Train Outreach Ministries to hold revival
Come celebrate a new year and a new beginning with a Holy Ghost-filled revival from Monday, Jan. 25 to Friday, Jan. 29. Each night, the revival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Revival…
Copeland places in state corn yield contest
Judy Copeland of Lee, recently won second place in the A non-irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Florida. Copeland won with Pioneer brand hybrid…
Diamond Divas Majorettes to hold auditions
Attention girls ages seven to 17! Time to put on those dancing shoes and strut your stuff, as the Diamond Divas are coming to Madison! Diamond Divas Majorettes Travel Competition is holding…
Studstill and Shirley Announce Engagement
Alec and Vicki Studstill are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to David Shirley of Bryan, Tx. Mary is the granddaughter of David “Pete” and Mary Studstill of Cherry…
Big Dog Natural recalls dog food
Big Dog Natural is voluntarily recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes…
Lee Elementary school zone raises concerns
Citizens and Lee town authorities alike have noticed the change in the school zoning along Hwy 90 in front of Lee Elementary. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) orchestrated the change when…
Two arrested on drug charges
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, Jan. 7, at approximately 11:55 a.m., Deputy Goldman, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit, conducted a traffic stop on…
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Friday, Jan. 8, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Deputy Goldman, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit, conducted a traffic stop on…
House fire
On Saturday, Jan. 9 at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Madison 911 Center received a report of a structure fire at 553 NE Country Kitchen Road just east of the City of Madison. …
Three-car collision
Three cars collided on Base St. at the intersection of Range St. According to a report issued by the Madison Police Dept., on Saturday, Jan. 2, around 12:12 a.m., three vehicles driven…